NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal Broncos Trade for Jaylen Waddle!
Mar 17, 2026
Ollie Connolly, football analyst known for draft and roster breakdowns, joins to dissect Denver’s blockbuster trade for Jaylen Waddle. They dig into whether the draft-price was fair. Conversations cover Waddle’s fit in Sean Payton’s offense, roster ripple effects, and how Miami’s draft capital fuels a reset. Quick takes on scheme, contract control, and long-term roster strategy.
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Broncos Pay For Proven Explosive Receiver
- The Broncos traded a late first and a third for Jaylen Waddle to add an explosive, cost-controlled receiver.
- Gregg Rosenthal argues Waddle (27) fills a rare proven role better than a draft gamble at pick 30.
Trade Add-Ons Suggest Broncos Were Desperate
- Ollie Connolly views the trade as a slight overpay because a first-round pick's long-term value matters across five seasons.
- He suggests additional add-ons hint the Broncos repeatedly chased Waddle, including at the trade deadline.
Cost Control Makes Waddle Attractive
- Waddle's contract control and immediate fit under Sean Payton make him valuable despite not being an elite top-20 receiver.
- Rosenthal notes Waddle's two remaining years at roughly $48M make him affordable for the Broncos now.